From a Dark Place

This week on From a Dark Place, we travel to the isolated Bavarian farmstead at the center of one of the history's most chilling unsolved crimes: the Hinterkaifeck Murders. In March 1922, six people were brutally murdered on their family farm... yet, evidence suggested someone remained on the property for days after the killings. Strange footprints in the snow, whispers of paranoia and a kille...

Deep in the forest of Vermont lies a stretch of land known as the Bennington Triangle... a place where people vanish without explanation. In this episode we dive into the chilling disappearances of hikers, hunters, student and children who seemingly disappeared into thin air between 1945 and 1950. From eerie folklore to theories of a serial killer, UFOs and something far stranger this is one of Am...

In our Cecil hotel episode, we mentioned Jack being one of a few serial killers known to be a guest of LA's creepiest hotel. Today we dive into his crimes and what exactly made this guy such a monster.

In 1904, four- year old Richmond Byers stepped outside to play in the small town of Seelyville and was never seen again. Despite every effort to find him, no trace of Richmond was ever found leaving behind one of Indiana's oldest unsolved missing child cases. Overtime, his story has lived on not just in records, but in quiet folklore. .. subtle reminders of a disappearance that was never explained...

Once a symbol of luxury and elegance, the RMS Queen Mary carried some of the world's wealthiest passengers across the Atlantic... before being transformed into a warship and back. In this episode of From a Dark Place, we explore the ships glamour to conflict including the tragic collision with the HMS Curacoa and the lives forever tied to its decks. Now permanently docked in Long Beach, the Queen...

In this episode we step into the eerie and infamous Skinwalker Ranch. A place where the unexplainable thrives.. Nestled in the heart of the Uintah Basin, this ranch has been the center of terrifying encounters for decades. From massive, unidentifiable creatures stalking the land to glowing orbs in the night sky. We dive into the Sherman family experiences while living on the ranch as well as the s...

Celebrating *1 YEAR* in the Basement at From A Dark Place!! Thank you to our followers who make this journey all the more worth it! In this episode, we dive into the infamous Cecil Hotel. Once a luxury hot spot to a place haunted by decades of suicides, violent crimes and chilling urban legends. Is the Cecil Hotel simply a product of its environment or is something darker lingering within its wall...

In the heart of the French Quarter stands one of America's most infamous homes, the LaLaurie House. Behind its elegant balconies and grand facade lived a woman whose name would become synonymous with cruelty... Delphine LaLaurie. A socialite, a wife, a mother and according to hitory something far more sinister. In this episode of From a Dark Place, we dive into the life of Delphine LaLaurie, the f...

This week Amy and Dani continue the discussion of The Cannibal of Rotenburg. We'll talk about the death of Bernd Brandis and the legal aftermath.

On today's episode Amy and Dani discuss a tasty bromance, and how one man's hunger for companionship crosses a line. In part 1 we cover Armin's childhood and disturbing relationship with his mother. This is what ultimately leads him into internet forums, where he finds his perfect...victim?

In this episode of From a Dark Place, we examine the 1981 disappearance and murder of 13 year old Thomas Dale Webster in Terre Haute, Indiana. Thomas went missing after spending the day with a friend and five days later his body was found in a near by field less than a mile from his home. Despite an investigation at the time, no suspects were ever named and the case remains unsolved. We walk throu...

Deep in the heart of Evansville, Indiana... stands Willard Library. A gothic landmark known not only for its books, but for its most famous resident. Known as the Grey Lady, this silent figure in grey has been seen drifting between the stacks, felt by staff and patrons and even captured on security footage. In this episode of From a Dark Place, we dive into the legend of one of Indiana's most famo...

In April 2009, 17 year old Brittanee Drexel disappeared while on a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. What began as a missing teen case quickly spiraled into years of rumors, false leads and public speculation- leaving her family lost in limbo for more than a decade. This is the story of a young girl who should have come home and the long road it took to uncover the truth. sources...

In the early hours of June 24, 1967... 32 year old mother of three Jo Ann Fox was found brutally murdered in her basement apartment in Terre Haute Indiana, just hours after moving in. Despite a massive investigation, dozens of interviews and decades of silence her case remains unsolved. SOURCES Terre Haute Tribune Star (1967) Associated Press

This episode delves into the case of Robert William Fisher, who murdered his wife and two children before disappearing. We explore Fisher's troubled upbringing, the dynamics of his marriage, the events leading to the murders, and the ongoing theories surrounding his disappearance.

This week on From a Dark Place, we're doing something a little different and just in time for Christmas. Instead of our usual deep dive into true crime, we're stepping back into the flickering gaslight of the Victorian era, when telling ghost stories at Christmas was a beloved tradition. Gathered around the fire, families shared eerie tales of spirits, haunted homes and restless souls, because not...

Sorry for the late drop, illness has overtaken the studio. Today's conversation delves into the chilling case of Ronald Gene Simmons, a family annihilator who murdered 14 members of his family in a calculated and horrific manner. The discussion explores Simmons' troubled upbringing, military career, and the psychological factors that led to his violent actions.

In a lighter episode, this conversation explores the Hopkinsville incident of Christmas Eve 1955, where the Sutton family experienced a series of strange encounters with small luminous beings. The discussion delves into the events of that night, the family's reactions, law enforcement's investigation, and the various theories that have emerged over the years. The incident remains a significant par...

On Christmas Eve 2008, a quiet Covina neighborhood erupted into chaos, when Bruce Pardo arrived at his former in-laws holiday party dressed as Santa Claus carrying a gift wrapped weapon and a deadly plan. What followed was one of the most shocking family annihilation cases in modern history. A shocking case of vengeance, devastation and a holiday forever marked by tragedy. Listener discretion is a...

Join Amy and Dani this week as we discuss the toooootally factual Pumpkin Pie Riot, and how the most wonderful time of the year can turn us into absolute maniacs.

In this episode of From a Dark Place, Danielle and Amy unravel one of the most unsettling fugitive cases in American history: the story of William Bradford Bishop Jr. .. the accomplished State Department diplomat who vanished after allegedly murdering his wife, mother and three young sons in 1976. We dive into the timeline leading up to the brutal killings, the eerie clues left behind, Bishop's me...

Unravel the tragic story of Chris Benoit in our latest episode. Dive into the mind of a family annihilator. Listen now!

In this episode of From A Dark Place, we revisit one of America's most infamous hauntings- The Amityville Horror. What really happened inside that Dutch Colonial home on Ocean Avenue? We will unravel the grisly DeFeo family murders, explore the Lutz family's terrifying 28 days in the house and separate fact from the legends that fueled a paranormal empire. Was it truly haunted or something far dar...

The Carter Brothers of New Orleans, Vampires in the Bayou? In the 1930s New Orleans, rumors began to spread about two brothers who were not just killers... they were vampires. Join us for this bonus episode as we descend into the eerie legends surrounding John and Wayne Carter, two alleged serial killers whose victims claimed they were drained of blood and held captive in a nightmare straight out...

For over a decade, The Smurl family claimed their Pennsylvania home was under siege by something evil, whispers in the dark, scratches in the walls and violent attacks that defied explanation. With Ed and Lorraine Warren called in to investigate, this haunting became one of the most controversial and terrifying cases in the 1980s. Was it truly demonic? or a decent into psychological torment? Join...